Athlete

People asking my teammates, 'Is Arrieta a guy who'd try to cheat the system?' Honestly, hearing that kind of stuff come from some of the best players in baseball is honestly a compliment. I view it that way.

Unfortunately, the business side of the game shows its head every once in a while. But I still think there's opportunity and chances that we can have good conversations as far as an extension's concerned.

People had lost faith in me in Baltimore, and rightfully so. I knew that was not the guy I was.

I repeat my delivery consistently. My balance is much improved. And the mental and physical toughness Pilates requires to complete movements the correct way have directly helped me on the mound.

How many people can do what I do, anyways? A handful of guys?

As a kid, you put yourself in those positions. Bases loaded, two outs, you're at the plate. That's kind of the way I envision it as a kid playing whiffle ball or whatever the case was.

The preparation is what allows the success to happen naturally.

You rarely see any blowout games.

I've been through a lot in my career, and the failure that I've gone through makes me really appreciate the moments of success much more.

Building strength is very important, but there are many ways to do that.

You rarely see any blowout games.

How many people can do what I do, anyways? A handful of guys?

There are so many things on Twitter, so many mentions, it's hard to get through all of them.

I've had some incredible experiences with this organization. I owe a lot to this team and this organization and the ownership. I don't want to see that time come to an end, my time as a Cub.

Sequencing is a really big factor in preparing for a team that you've faced several times. For me, at the end of the day, I feel like if I execute, regardless if I were to use same sequencing as I have in the past against these guys, I still feel confident in my ability to have success.

You want to be paid in respect to how your peers are paid.

People asking my teammates, 'Is Arrieta a guy who'd try to cheat the system?' Honestly, hearing that kind of stuff come from some of the best players in baseball is honestly a compliment. I view it that way.

At the end of the day, all we're trying to do is get the hitter off balance. Get him in a position where he's not strong in the strike zone.

I don't think I've ever been as humbled as I have been in Pilates. It's incredible how much body control and how much isolated strength you have to have to complete these movements successfully.

I could be 30 pounds heavier if I played football. But I play baseball, and I do Pilates.